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Drake Athletics Recognizes Its 2022-23 Outstanding Athletes

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Drake University Athletic Department hosted its annual Welcome Back Brunch for student-athletes on Sunday, Aug. 27. At the event, Drake student-athletes were honored for accomplishments from the 2022-23 academic year while looking forward to the 2023-24 season.

Winners of annual Athletic Department awards included:

Howlett Female Student-Athlete of the Year
Maggie Bair

Howlett Male Student-Athlete of the Year
Isaac Basten

Female Newcomer of the Year
Addison Beagle

Female Newcomer of the Year
Finn Claypool

Dixie Byers Comeback Player of the Year
Emma Nagel